NOTE: In 1947 British India was partitioned into 3 parts, the majority of the sub continent ( mainly Hindus and Sikhs ) remained as India, the rest became East & West Pakistan ( almost exclusively Muslim ). 10 million people were compelled to move from one into the other country. Over a million people died in clashes as the two groups passed each other near borders. However more Muslims remained in India than were already in the new Pakistan.

East Pakistan declared itself independent of West and became Bangladesh in 1971. With a pop. of over 150m it is one of the most densely populated countries on the planet , with an average income of $2000 (1250),as at 2011.

The second picture quiz has been won by John Broadhead.
The answer was HMS Illustrious entering the historic Valletta Harbour ,Malta.

Currently she is on the way on her last deployment. Expected in the Gulf region this week.

Below: a USMC Osprey landing on "Lusty" as she passes into thr RedSea

Johns Picture Quiz 3
This handy facility is on the River Thames. Who do you think uses it and any other comments welcomed ! !
John MacKail

Congratulations to Dave Mullins for correctly guessing the answer to the letter box on a bridge pillar, it was in fact a practical joke by a ,still, anonymous person or persons unknown.
The exact location is It's on the bridge at Sonning in Berkshire

Johns Picture Quiz 4

Where,What or Whose

answers to john

Answers to John
johnmackail@btinternet.com

This is the answer to Picture Quiz 4.
A surprising number of correct answers.
John Logans' was the first in 2hrs 30 mins ahead of the next correct response. Picture Quiz 5 on way as is last presentation for further perusal, if space & time permit. Many Thanks

amazing high bay storage parking garage @ VW Autostadt Wolfsb....

Johns Picture Quiz 5

What do the Countries in white have in common?
CLUE Answer and winner revealed on Monday.
CLUE: Its more about their relationship with us, as well as their common history